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Rishert Family History

Rishert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Risher, Richert, Fisher, Rishell, Richer, Wishart, Risberg, Risler

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Where is the Rishert family from?

You can see how Rishert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rishert family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rishert's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rishert families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Rishert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Rishert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Rishert. For the veterans among your Rishert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rishert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rishert in 1966 was 78, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rishert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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